(Following is a transcript of John Cochran’s speech at the Legacy Banquet in Foster Auditorium, January 17, 2014. Cochran is a native of Montgomery and a graduate of the University of Alabama. The veteran broadcast journalist has worked for both ABC and NBC News.) I must tell you I was surprised to be asked to…
AUBURN — Auburn University’s College of Liberal Arts, in conjunction with its Community and Civic Engagements Initiative, has announced its second annual Academy for Civic Professionalism, to be held May 11–14, 2014 in the Auburn Arena, 250 Beard-Eaves Court. This event includes workshops, sessions directed by AU engaged scholars, and site visits. Keynote speakers are…
By Kirsten J. BarnesCCBP Graduate Assistant On December 12 at the Bryant Conference Center, the University of Alabama and its community partners concluded a second successful year in the faith-based and wellness program known as Saving Lives with a banquet to honor participants and welcome new members. Three new churches — Hightown Church of God,…
By Kirsten J. Barnes At the Center for Community-Based Partnerships Council meeting at the Bryant Conference Center on November 14, members heard a discussion about several community outreach projects, listened as students discussed the research they presented at the 2013 Engagement Scholarship Consortium October 8–9 at Texas Tech University, and saw videos of the 2013…
CCBP once again entered a formidable team in the University’s 5k health fitness competition. While the results of the November 17 Crimson Couch to 5K event have not yet been released, no one would be surprised if CCBP was again the winner, as it has won the past three. Team captain Yun Fu again recruited…
By Sirui Shao and Kirsten J. Barnes Staff Writers, Center for Community-Based Partnerships In celebration of International Education Week (November 12–18), UA’s Center for Community-Based Partnerships hosted its first Global Café, showing an hour-long documentary called “The Dialogue,” which explores international interpersonal exchange. The film was created by Crossing Borders Films and co-produced by Michigan…
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